Inspiring Collaboration | Promoting Philanthropy | Building Community
Sustaining Nonprofits
We are the trusted resource for local nonprofit organizations in Routt and Moffat Counties, providing tools and training to increase their effectiveness and sustainability and helping them amplify their impact.
Impactful Grantmaking
Our trusted partnerships with donors and nonprofits and our expertise in effective philanthropy enable us to grant year-round, to pivot during a crisis or a unique opportunity, and to direct funds where needed most.
Meaningful Philanthropy
We are passionate about connecting donors with giving opportunities aligned with their unique passions and vision. We help create personalized plans for philanthropy with the goal of building a culture of engaged giving.
Building Community
Making an impact is only possible when you intimately understand the community. We engage with organizations across the region, listen to community concerns, and provide resources and expertise.
OUR MISSION
Leading transformational change throughout the Yampa Valley by engaging donors in purposeful philanthropy, empowering local nonprofit organizations, inspiring impactful grantmaking, and collaborating to build vibrant communities.
OUR VISION
A thriving and connected Yampa Valley where there are opportunities and resources for all.
OUR VALUES
Leadership
We are trusted leaders tackling challenging community issues.
Collaboration
We work with diverse partners to leverage resources and achieve common goals.
Stewardship
We transparently and efficiently manage the resources with which we are entrusted.
Innovation
We embrace innovative thinking that sparks solutions leading to lasting change.
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and honor our commitments.
Heritage
We recognize and celebrate the history of the Yampa Valley.
Every day we meet with partners, new and longstanding, to pass on our passion to build a better Yampa Valley. If you have a passion, we can help you find the best way to pass it on.
Latest News
Spring 2025 Nonprofit Survey on Federal Funding in the Yampa Valley
This spring, the Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) conducted a comprehensive survey to better understand the funding landscape and operational challenges facing local nonprofits. The results gathered from 46 nonprofit organizations serving Routt and Moffat...
IMPACT100 Season 18 Results
Season 18 of IMPACT100 was a fantastic season of giving! Congratulations to the winning nonprofit True North which received a $10,000 grant. True North provides services to individuals with disabilities in the Steamboat Springs, CO area to enhance their quality of...
Just out: YVCF’s 2024 Annual Report. See what we accomplished together!
2024 marked the 45th anniversary of the Yampa Valley Community Foundation—and what a remarkable year it was. Most notably, we are so proud to have led the successful collaborative effort to save Casey’s Pond. This undertaking called upon all the strengths of our...
